16 January 2022
Burton Naicker steps into role of MiWay’s new CEO
Burton takes over from retiring René Otto, who has led the company since its start-up 14 years ago.
15 January 2022
Vivo Energy CFO Doug Lafferty steps down to take on new role as Aston Martin Lagonda CFO
Doug said that he is proud of the recovery and strong performance of the company during his tenure.
15 January 2022
Top international headlines: World Bank sees slower global growth
The US Fed sends signals of interest rate hikes, Covid-19 dampens global growth forecasts and more!
14 January 2022
Cheryl-Jane Kujenga takes on dual CFO and interim CEO role at Ascendis Health
CJ takes over from Andrew Marshall following the implementation of a recapitalisation transaction.
14 January 2022
CFO Richard Knight says the acquisition of ATG marks a strategic step forward for Smollan
Smollan Group has acquired the Argility Technology Group in a move to expand its global offering.
12 January 2022
Angela Pillay resigns as Sasfin financial director
Angela Pillay has tendered her resignation as the FD of Sasfin after three years in the role.
10 January 2022
Being the CFO of Hyundai is a car fanatic’s dream come true, believes Thinus Venter
As the CFO of Hyundai South Africa, Thinus gets to enjoy many perks along with the challenges in his industry.
06 December 2021
Clarissa Appana shares how she went from a cadet pilot to the CFO of Lafarge
Clarissa’s ability to channel her sense of adventure within any sphere she occupies has led to new opportunities.
29 November 2021
CFO Sandile Ntsele shares his lessons in navigating emerging markets
Liquid Intelligent Technologies CFO Sandile Ntsele on finding success in new territories.
15 January 2022
Vivo Energy CFO Doug Lafferty steps down to take on new role as Aston Martin Lagonda CFO
Doug said that he is proud of the recovery and strong performance of the company during his tenure.
14 January 2022
Cheryl-Jane Kujenga takes on dual CFO and interim CEO role at Ascendis Health
CJ takes over from Andrew Marshall following the implementation of a recapitalisation transaction.
12 January 2022
Angela Pillay resigns as Sasfin financial director
Angela Pillay has tendered her resignation as the FD of Sasfin after three years in the role.
28 December 2021
CFOs kept the conversation going to share ideas and build community
2021’s Community Conversations provided a platform for CFOs to exchange ideas and plan for the future
14 December 2021
In 2021, the finance scene was treated to virtual safaris, fine dining, and awards
We round up the events that got our community together despite the pandemic in 2021.
16 November 2021
Exceptional opportunities are emerging in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, say CFOs
At a CFO Dinner in Stellenbosch, execs shared learnings and discussed how they are moving forward.
22 December 2021
Five lessons on building better digital platforms
Synthesis’s Leandré Roux shares his lessons, pitfalls and successes while building digital platforms.
19 December 2021
CFOs advocating for technology
CFOs discuss how technology can be used to eliminate legacy systems and improve the customer experience.
22 November 2021
Special feature (Part five): Blockchain – Time to jump in or wait and see?
Ian Putter reveals that the blockchain swell is getting bigger, with Standard Bank and Deloitte getting involved.
14 January 2022
CFO Richard Knight says the acquisition of ATG marks a strategic step forward for Smollan
Smollan Group has acquired the Argility Technology Group in a move to expand its global offering.
04 January 2022
Wescoal Holdings sees impressive level of cash generation, says CFO Jubilant Speckman
The coal miner has reported a R2.67 billion revenue for the half-year and plans to diversify more.
31 December 2021
From loss to profit: companies that have managed to bounce back this year
We take a look at some of the companies that managed to turn a loss into a profit.
05 January 2022
Masslift Africa’s commitment to uplifting South Africa sees it reach B-BBEE level one status
CFO Thembi Mazibuko says this achievement is proof that Masslift is committed to real transformation.
18 December 2021
Empathetic CFOs, taking a people-first approach to finance
Olivia Serithi, Casper Troskie and Nerissa Jalim reveal the true value of a people-oriented approach.
16 December 2021
CFOs who go beyond the numbers and make a difference to people
The best CFOs understand that a vital part of their role is actively empowering people.
17 December 2021
NGO auditing and audit firms’ business models under the spotlight
Our insightful Future of Audit series asked some of audit’s top thought leaders to look into the future.
13 December 2021
Cyber-attacks and data breaches rank first on the top 10 risks of 2021
Aon’s Global Risk Management Survey reveals that Covid-19 has shone a spotlight on interconnected risks.
06 October 2021
Governance starts with personal responsibility, says Kyansambo Vundla
Restoring trust requires enlisting and empowering the right people, says RMA Group CFO.
13 September 2021
Chrisanthi Michaelides, the steadfast CFO behind Access Bank’s acquisition of Grobank
As the CFO, Chrisanthi has been instrumental in cementing Access Bank’s South African footprint.
06 September 2021
CFO Ridwan Gany shares his lessons for making a strong entrance
The Petrocam CFO unpacks his experience of expanding into markets with dominant incumbents.
03 June 2021
DRC concentrate ban is not new, says Ivanhoe CFO Marna Cloete
Marna explains that the rules now recognise that a derogation may be justified for a number of reasons.
16 September 2021
Professionalise the public finance role, says CIGFARO president
Public sector audit issues can be solved through appointing the right people, says Peet du Plessis.
26 May 2021
Public sector audit should prioritise performance over mere compliance, says dtic CFO Shabeer Khan
Shabeer says the future of public sector audit is performance auditing, moving beyond a check-box mindset.
11 November 2020
Breaking: Outgoing Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu passes away
Makwetu passed away in hospital of stage 4 lung cancer as he neared the end of his term.
